BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1820

HB 1820: Towing of vehicles

Regulating towing of vehicles.

Summary

  • Tow trucks towing vehicles or vehicles towing trailers must use safety chains. Failure to use safety chains is a class 1 civil infraction, the maximum penalty for which is $250 (not including statutory assessments).

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1820), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 16, 1995
Prime sponsor
Karen Schmidt (R-23)
Introduced
February 10, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 16, 1995
Session law
Chapter 360, Laws of 1995
Versions
HB 1820, ESHB 1820

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Schmidt (R-23)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: ESHB 1820
88 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican521000
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1995
Version voted on: ESHB 1820
44 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican22011
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1995
Version voted on: ESHB 1820
88 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican54503
How each member voted

Yea (88)

History

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HB 1820 in other sessions

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